Ubisoft Comments on Watch Dogs 2's 'Comparatively Lower' Launch Sales

Following the launch of Watch Dogs 2 last week, Ubisoft has come forward to address the game's performance thus far, acknowledging that initial sales are "comparatively lower" than its predecessor.

In a statement provided to IGN by a Ubisoft representative, the publisher said it anticipates strong sales for Watch Dogs 2 over the next couple of weeks, with second and third-week sales expected to be "above traditional sales patterns."

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Ubisoft's full statement to IGN follows:

"We're incredibly happy with critics' and player'' very positive reception of Watch Dogs 2, which should bolster support for the long-term success of the game. It is true that first-day and first-week sales for a number of big games, including Watch Dogs 2 and titles from our competitors, are comparatively lower than previous versions in previous years.

However, we expect both week-two and week-three sales to be above traditional sales patterns. There is a trend toward games, especially high-quality games, having stronger and longer "tails" as favorable reviews and word of mouth spread. Watch Dogs 2 is already considered a tremendous addition to the open-world action adventure series and we’re confident that millions of players are going to love it."